Paws and Claws Society Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To promote the general welfare and natural conservation, protection and preservation of animals.
- Income
- $33,420
- Spending
- $78,344
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 61.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 55%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 61.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 134% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 549% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $77,664 spent. SAFER "Cats on the Border" Program - We can't stop! We can't say no! S.A.F.E.R. Cats on the Border Project continues to quietly change the lives of cats and kittens in our target area in a very positive way, while stopping the production of future litters. The project has, to date, prevented the births of tens of thousands of kittens who would have had no future except a life of pain and suffering. We look forward to continuing to improve lives and prevent untold suffering well into the future through our "Circle of Compassion" partnerships.Paws and claws Society volunteers helped 240 stray/feral cats on the border in 2024.SAFER (Stray and Feral Eminent Rescue)is a Paws & Claws Society initiative developed and implemented under the auspices of the STAATS Foundation in accord with their plan to establish no-kill communities. Our "Stray and Feral Cat Assistance" program certainly epitomizes our philosophy of prevention, not destruction. The SAFER network of local rescue groups and individuals is committed to improving the quality of life for homeless and unwanted felines by providing and finding homes, assisting and education the community, and controlling overpopulation. The SAFER network advocates compassion towards felines, community support and the belief that felines are life-long companions.We partnered with local individuals and organizations to spay/neuter 100 felines.Circle of Compassion for Animals: brings together groups and individuals in a coalition of animal advocates with the expectation of establishing no-kill communities. First introduced in 2006,the "Circle" continues to build on its initial success by expanding the circle of participants each year.Objectives are to increase the placements of adoptable, healthy dogs & cats, reduce the deaths of shelter dogs & cats, reduce the number of spay/feral cats in the county via TNR and placements, increase the number of spay/neuter surgeries, and to provide appropriate medical treatment, behavior modification and/or foster care to turn sick, injured animals into animals ready for placement."Circle" partners strive to find loving, permanent homes for all adoptable animals. PACS offers financial support to "Circle" referred animals, including treatable and hard to place animals. Support includes reasonable medical care and/or behavior modification training necessary prior to placement. "Circle" members may include representatives from local and county government, the veterinary community, animal control officers, businesses, and individuals who work diligently on behalf of animals.Hope to Home Rescue Support - A life saving partnership with several of our Circle of Compassion partners to rescue animals that many shelters would consider "unadoptable" was implemented by Paws & Claws in 2021 for any animal that can't go immediately up for adoption. Often they are sick or injured. They may need 24 hour care, sometimes emergency surgery, a lot of TLC, and a safe place to heal. We provided more than $13,806 in medical assistance in 2024.Give a Little Bowl of Love: 2024 unfolded as another year of great economic uncertainty for many animal caretakers and their beloved pets. More than 11,000 pounds of wet pet food assistance in 2024 at very low handling fees thanks to Greater Good Charities' Goods Program, the Bridge Clinic, Paws and Claws Society and out dedicated volunteers.Burlington Report & Educational Program - Paws & Claws Society was pleased to unveil its first issue of its newsletter, Burlington Report, in April of 2011. The fictional character of Burlington the Cat was born, and he began to share his life story and experiences with us. Each issue builds on the original story of Burlington and the family that adopted him. For the last 12 years, readers have not only been entertained, but have learned many things as they followed Burlington through his life journey. PACS Burlington Report offering is both educational and entertaining. Burlington Report can be found and read by visiting Paws & Claws Society website www.pacsnj.org. The FIX and FEED "Cat Colony Food Pantry" was designed to help struggling community members fees their cats and dogs. Caretakers of feral cat colonies that were already fixed through our SAFER "Cats on the Border" program are eligible to take advantage of this FREE pet food program. Many colony caretakers struggle to afford necessities for themselves, yet their compassion and sense of duty motivate them to care foe the cats they encounter.Without this offering, many dedicated feral cat colony caretakers would use their own personal funds to provide food for these cats that have been abandoned by society. All cats deserve care, and all caretakers deserve support. PACS provided 15,360 pounds of dry pet food at a cost of $22,282. Paws and Claws Society is a 501(c)(3) charity operated entirely by volunteers.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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